> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API

This document explains the steps required to create an API key to manage the integration of the Flexxible platform with third-party tools.

To make queries to the Flexxible API, see the [API reference](../../api-reference) section.

## Create an API key

1. Go to **Organization**.
2. In the menu, select the **API keys** tab.

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3. Click **Create API key**.
4. Fill in the form:

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* **Name.** API key identifier.
* **Role.** Role assigned to the user on the platform.
* **Duration.** Validity period of the key.

5. Click **Save**.

Once created, the API key will appear in the table.

## Table information

The fields contain the following information:

* **Name.** Name assigned to the API key.
* **Status.** Can be Active, Expired, or Revoked.
* **Key ID.** ID corresponding to the API key.
* **Role.** Role of the user who will access the API.
* **Creation date.** Date and time the key was created.
* **Expiration date.** Date and time the key expires.
* **Revocation date.** If it has been revoked, date and time of revocation.